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Apple AirTags: How to Protect Yourself From Being Tracked

Apple AirTags: How to Protect Yourself From Being Tracked

AirTags can be used to stalk someone's location. We've got some tips to safeguard against the risk.

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There's a way to delete the frightening amount of data Google has on you

There's a way to delete the frightening amount of data Google has on you

We'll walk you through how to delete the information Google collects about you, from what you search to your location.

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ProtonVPN Passes Its Latest No-Logs Audit

ProtonVPN Passes Its Latest No-Logs Audit

An auditing firm's independent evaluation found no evidence that the virtual private network logs its users' activity.

Your Digital Footprint: It's Bigger Than You Realize

Your Digital Footprint: It's Bigger Than You Realize

Just about everything about you is online, whether you put it there or not.

ExpressVPN Takes Aim at Password Manager Market

ExpressVPN Takes Aim at Password Manager Market

Watch out, LastPass and Bitwarden. Here comes Keys.

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Google Pushes Back Third-Party Cookie Blocking in Chrome to 2024

The big privacy change still needs more time.
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House Advances Federal Privacy Legislation

The bill, a breakthrough after years of negotiations, would finally provide nationwide privacy protections for consumers, dictating how companies can collect, store and use their personal data.
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Ransomware Attack Leaves 1.9 Million Patient Records Exposed

Professional Finance Company reveals large-scale ransomware infection in a major cybersecurity breach.
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CIA's Vault 7 Hacker Found Guilty of Stealing Government Secrets

He was convicted of releasing info to WikiLeaks showing how the CIA was hacking phones, smart TVs and computers.
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FTC Commits to Protecting Sensitive Data Amid Post-Roe v. Wade Privacy Concerns

The Federal Trade Commission says it'll double down on anonymized data, protect highly sensitive personal information and target companies that misuse consumer data.
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Worries About Post-Roe Data Privacy Put Spotlight on Period Apps

But experts say women at risk of prosecution need to be concerned about all of the apps on their phones, not just the health-related ones.
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How to Disable IPv6 on MacOS

Your VPN might not be enough to protect your privacy if your Mac is leaking geolocation data.
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Embarrassing Search History on the Google App? Here's the Quickest Way to Delete It

No judgment here. On the Google app, you can get rid of your recent Google searches in just two easy steps.
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Safety Check Is Apple's New iOS Feature for People Facing Abusive Relationships

An emergency reset can cut other devices off from access to location data, passwords and a user's iCloud account. That can be essential in domestic violence situations.
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Clearview AI Must Delete Images of Brits Scraped Illegally From Social Media

The UK government also fines the facial recognition tech company over $9 million.
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